Tuesday, September 13, 2016

The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Here are a few pictures during its construction in France in 1875-85.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination are all very serious issues in the workplace. Our new safety video deals specifically with bullying and has been extremely well received by our customers. It clearly defines what bullying behavior is, and outlines what should be done if bullying is witnessed or experienced in your workplace.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

We are the world's largest provider of concise and engaging workplace safety videos... and our YouTube channel is proof of that! Safetycare has the most subscribers of any safety content company in the world! Safetycare's YouTube video channel is all about previewing. Here you can preview a short version of any of our training videos.

From there, get in touch with us! If you are after just that particular DVD, or you would like to subscribe to Safetyhub (our entire suite of workplace safety videos), we'll get you up and running with safety training content that will get you results, and help your safety messages get through!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Scalevo wheelchair is electric powered and balances on two wheels while driving on even ground. To climb and descend stairs or overcome bigger obstacles a set of tracks can be lowered dynamically to keep the user level at all times.

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Asbestos was once a widely used material: cheap, strong, fire and water resistant, and sound-absorbent, it was valuable in many applications – from building to automotive manufacturing to a range of fire resistant products.

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral, which exists in various forms, including white, blue and brown asbestos. But what all forms of asbestos have in common is the thin fibres which the substance is made up of. It is these fibres that pose a threat to humans – when the fibres are inhaled, they can cause serious damage to the lungs.

Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits. Cables, conduits and extension cords deliver electricity to plant, equipment appliances and lights.

The vast majority of people know very little about electricity and this lack of knowledge makes it very difficult for people to recognise potential hazards. Without a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, it is very difficult to understand what we as individuals can or should do, to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards.

This program contains the following information:

Basic facts – definitions and explanations of basic electrical terms.
Basic rules – states and explains the three basic rules that apply to electricity.

Rule #1 - Electricity will only travel in a circuit.
Rule #2 - Electricity will always travel in the path of least resistance.
Rule #3 - Electricity will always try to travel to the ground.

Effects of Current on the Human Body – explains what effects different current levels will have on the body. Also explains how the resistance offered by the human body can vary under different circumstances.

Common Hazards – this section looks at the most common hazards found in the workplace, including overhead power lines and the use of extension cords.

Hazard Control – this section identifies human error as the number one cause of electrical accidents in the workplace. The section also covers the most common ‘do’s and don’ts’ that apply to electrical safety and finishes with information on the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Electricity is a convenient, cost effective and surprisingly safe source of energy in every workplace. We should however not become complacent about the potential hazards associated with electricity. Even though there are relatively few accidents associated with electricity, many of the accidents that do happen have serious or devastating results.

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Friday, August 7, 2015

This Absolute Shocker was sent in by a reader who writes:
“While assessing the worksite to quote on the refurbishment of a commercial high-rise, this guy decided
the only way to gain an understanding of how to remove old construction material and get new material
to the upper floors was to climb over the balcony handrail and hang over the edge to get photos of the
potential crane lifting areas.”

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

It’s common to get the foundations checked when you buy a house. When you inspect a scaffold always
do the same. No matter how good the scaffold looks, if the scaffold’s foundations are wrong it’s all wrong.

Soleplates should be at least equivalent in size and strength to scaffold planks

If soleplates are stacked, to increase height, they should be stacked vertical so they bear even on the
ones below and in manner that prevents them slipping out when under load

The baseplate should also bear evenly on the soleplate, so the load is transferred directly onto the
ground.

Never take shortcuts with scaffold foundations.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Let us introduce you to Safetyhub: Cross-platform Safety Training Video Streaming with Assessments and Trainee Management.

Safetyhub is a giant leap forward in how safety training video content is delivered!
Safetycare videos can be streamed and viewed on any device. iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android, you name it.
If you want to train a group of people by presenting a video on a large projector - easy. Or maybe your staff have iPhones and you would like them to train on those. No problem. Any combination. Any device!

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Static electricity poses a number of threats to safety, the most significant of which being the potential for it to be a source of ignition for fires and explosions. Because static electricity can occur whenever objects, substances or people move, it is a natural by-product of many workplace processes. We have a DVD which defines Static Electricity, examines the potential hazards associated with static electricity, ways to control it, and a number of important safety precautions that should be followed when working in flammable atmospheres. CLICK HERE TO BUY IT!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Derweze area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 70 metres (230 ft). To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided the best solution was to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a matter of days, but the gas is still burning today. Locals have dubbed the cavern "The Door to Hell".

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Every year there are serious accidents involving confined spaces in the workplace. A significant number of these are fatal and it is not uncommon for accidents to result in multiple fatalities. In order to reduce the number of confined space accidents we need to have a fundamental understanding of the hazards and risks that are associated with confined spaces.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

This Absolute Shocker is another in a long list of shockers, where
window cleaners have climbed out onto an exposed ledge to clean the
glass.
Never take short cuts when working at height and always develop a safe
system of work for the task. Always use fall protection appropriate to the
location, or don’t do the work!

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

No, it’s not a joke photo - this young bricklayer was actually found onsite working in these disreputable boots. Needless to say he was booted off the job and told not to come back till he had appropriate footwear and the rest of his personal protective equipment (PPE).
Remember safety footwear should be:

- suitable for the work
- maintained in good condition
- soles not worn out, split or cracked
- protective caps not showing
- uppers not ripped or cut
- worn correctly

This program has been produced to inform and educate on the safety issues that exist in the office environment. It looks at the common and often overlooked hazards that could exist in an average office, and how these hazards can be recognised and controlled to reduce the risks to individuals working in offices.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Taisun is the world's strongest craneand has a safe working load of 20,000 metric tons. Taisun is designed and built for the installation of very large modules in semi submersibles and FPSO projects and located at Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, Shandong Province, China. The crane holds the three heaviest lifts of all time: 20,133 metric ton, 17,100 ton and 14,000 ton.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Google announced a self-driving car project in 2010 to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving, its first car hit the streets in California this week.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

It looks like these workers have put themselves at high risk by using whatever step ladders and materials they have found in their vehicles or around site. There are many safer alternatives to this flimsy setup, including:

Properly building a scaffold from the landing to the balcony

Working from a boom lift

Using a scissor lift with an extending deck.

Falls from height continue to be the biggest killer of construction workers so never take short cuts with height safety.

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